Food prices are soaring, here’s how to stretch your grocery budget
With food prices skyrocketing by over 25%, what, and how, we eat is changing. Here are a few tips on how to save more money at the grocery story with out sacrificing nutrition.
Renewing Your Mortgage? 3 Tips to Maximize Your Savings
Renewing your mortgage soon? This is the perfect time to make sure you're getting the best deal possible. This post dives into the top tips to help you maximize your savings and ensure your mortgage renewal works for you:
Is Renting Really a Waste of Money?
Think buying is always better than renting? Think again! Whether you’re all about building equity or loving the freedom of renting, BOTH options have their perks. In this blog post I break down the pros, cons, and hidden costs of each, plus debunk the myth that renting is "throwing money away"!
Financial Infidelity: What It Is and How To Overcome It
How many times have you lied to your partner about money? Turns out many people are hiding purchases, credit cards or bank accounts from there significant other. Turns out that 43% of adults with combined finances in a relationship said they’ve committed an act of financial deception.
How to spend your tax refund
Now that tax season over, many of us are looking forward to receiving a tax refund. But what should we do with this windfall? Here are 5 ways to help you make the most of your tax refund this year.
Ready to achieve your 2023 money goals?
New Year, new goals. Here is a step-by-step guide to help you meet and exceed your money goals.
Is it better to lease or buy a car?
On the fence about leasing or buying a car? There is no perfect answer but here are three things to help you decide if you should lease or buy your next car.
How to get preapproved for a mortgage
As you navigate the home-buying process mortgage pre-approval is an important part of this process. If you are pre-approved, it means that a lender has stated that you qualify for a mortgage loan based on the information you have provided. Although not a required step, it is helpful as it can give you a clearer picture of how much house you may be able to afford.
How to save money on groceries - it’s easier than you think
Saving money when doing groceries is easier than you think. Here are 8 ways to save big on groceries and manage your budget.
10 best side hustles to make extra money
Looking to make some money outside of your 9-5? Here are 10 side hustles to help you add more money to your pockets few ideas
How to split expenses with your partner
Moving in with your significant other? Have a conversation about how you will split expenses BEFORE moving in together.
How to ask for a discount
Asking for a discount from your credit card company is not hard, just follow this script
How wasting food affects your budget and the environment
The average person wastes a pound of of food a day, which equals $1,456 a year.
Forget about budgeting. What you need is a spending plan
Budgeting is an important part of a finance journey. It can provide you with the guidance you need to spend with our guilt and allows you to build your financial confidence.
How to save to buy an electric car
My 2006 Honda is starting to show signs of ageing, I need to adjust my budget so that I can buy a new car when the time comes. I am now looking at electric vehicles (EV) and since they are quite expensive, I need to save up, here is how I am budgeting for a new car.
How to save money on Christmas gifts
Here’s how to rock around the Christmas tree without racking up the Christmas debt
What my Dad taught me about money
Just in time for Father’s Day, here are the top 5 money moves I leaned from my Dad
How to Get Some Relief From Holiday Spending
So the Christmas tree is gone, the decorations are back in storage and you are back at work – now when you look at your pocketbook, you realized that you overspent this holiday season.
When Is It a BAD Idea to Take a Store Credit Card
So there I was in my favourite clothing store in Fairview, and when I was ready to pay, the gal behind the counter said a few magic words: “Would you like to save an extra 20% today by applying for a [enter store name here] credit card?”